General Map Resource Physical Maps- Contain the physical features of the area being shown in the map. These features might include highlands, mountains, valleys, plains, bodies of water, rivers, and other natural outlooks of the land.
This is a physical map of Australia
Notice the areas of foliage (the green) , and the tan areas where deserts are present. Also notice the raised elevation depicted by the ridges.
Political- Contain the political boundaries of countries and states. They also show where cities lie, and capitals.Sometimes there is a key that has certain colors to catagorize the countries and areas.
This is a political map of Oceania
Notice how the political boundaries of the islands are shown. Merge Relief- Are usually a mix of different types of maps combined. Such as a physical map that also has the names of cities and the country shown.
Pacific Islands Map
This is a merge relief map of Oceania. Notice the raised elevation and resemblence towards a physical map, but also the countries' borders, and names, making it also political.Thematic- a map that emphasizes a particular theme or special topic.
world climate map
This is a thematic climate map of the world.Notice there is one theme of what is being shown. And the color key below the map.
Notice the areas of foliage (the green) , and the tan areas where deserts are present. Also notice the raised elevation depicted by the ridges.
Political- Contain the political boundaries of countries and states. They also show where cities lie, and capitals.Sometimes there is a key that has certain colors to catagorize the countries and areas.
This is a political map of Oceania
Notice how the political boundaries of the islands are shown. Merge Relief- Are usually a mix of different types of maps combined. Such as a physical map that also has the names of cities and the country shown.